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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
City of St. Thomas, Centre-du-Québec, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for funeral, burial, and cremation costs for eligible residents in St. Thomas and Elgin County. It supports approved funeral arrangements, burial services, cremation services, and related transportation when applicable.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- City of St. Thomas
- Centre-du-Québec
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- The deceased person's will, if available
- Birth certificate of the deceased person
- Social insurance number of the deceased person
- Asset and income statements
- Signed consent and assignment forms
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario Works recipients
- Ontario Disability Support Program recipients
- Qualifying low-income individuals
Eligible expenses
- Funeral professional services and supplies
- Cemetery plot, grave opening and closing, and ash scattering services
- Cremation services
- Body transportation within 50 km to the funeral home
- Necessary documents and permits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Funeral upgrades above the approved maximum
- Transportation costs if burial is outside St. Thomas or Elgin County
- Charges not supported by itemized invoices
Eligible geographic areas
- City of St. Thomas
- Elgin County
Processing and Agreement
- STEOW reviews the application after the applicant contacts the office and attends an appointment.
- The applicant must sign consent, assignment, and application forms.
- STEOW issues a decision notice and sends a copy to the funeral home.
- Approved crematorium and cemetery operators are notified to submit invoices for payment.
- Invoices are reviewed and approved by a supervisor before payment.
Additional information
- Requests for funeral assistance are treated as urgent and addressed immediately.
- The applicant must attend the STEOW appointment in person.
- STEOW may recover costs from the deceased person's estate and other available sources.
- Information is shared only with authorized parties, such as next of kin, funeral providers, and recovery agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Assisted Funerals Policy Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Assisted Funerals Policy. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Assisted Funerals Policy?
This program provides financial assistance for funeral, burial, and cremation costs for eligible residents in St. Thomas and Elgin County. It supports approved funeral arrangements, burial services, cremation services, and related transportation when applicable.
How much funding can be received?
Assisted Funerals Policy Funds up to $3,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Assisted Funerals Policy program?
To be eligible for the Assisted Funerals Policy program, you must:
Ontario Works, ODSP, or low-income cases
Deceased resided in St. Thomas or Elgin County
Application by funeral arranger
Where is the Assisted Funerals Policy available?
The Assisted Funerals Policy program is available Centre-du-Québec, Ontario.
Is the Assisted Funerals Policy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Assisted Funerals Policy is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Assisted Funerals Policy?
Assisted Funerals Policy is funded by City of St. Thomas